Painting from scratch

Non-Award

Explore the way paint can achieve different effects This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of painting. You will learn the correct procedure for colour mixing and paint application. Each participant will be taken through a series of exercises to help them acquire the skills for painting.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

6 weeks full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Explore the way paint can achieve different effects

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of painting. You will learn the correct procedure for colour mixing and paint application. Each participant will be taken through a series of exercises to help them acquire the skills for painting. The course will conclude with the production of a still life painting.

Dress requirements

Participants must wear enclosed shoes e.g. sneakers or leather type shoes

You will need to bring

Apron or oversized shirt
Own brushes (optional)

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Colour, colour mixing and matching
The expressive potential of colour
Black and white still life - familiarising yourself with basic paint application and manipulation
Paint a masterpiece - exercise in colour and composition
Still life painting

North Metropolitan TAFE